RDR3 Can Bring Back John & Arthur By Just Being Undead Nightmare 2

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Despite hints for another Undead Nightmare event appearing throughoutRed Dead Redemption 2, the zombie campaign failed to appear, but Red Dead Redemption 3 could feature another zombie apocalypse and revive several beloved characters. As is customary with mostRed Dead Redemption andRed Dead Revolver games, many cherished protagonists and supporting characters meet their end during the main story. RDR1 depicted John Marston's death, while RDR2 explored Arthur Morgan's final months. Despite the expectation of their eventual demise, many players mourned the loss of their characters and voice actors. By implementing Undead Nightmare 2 into Red Dead Redemption 3's story and gameplay, these characters can return in several ways.

The original Undead Nightmare in Red Dead Redemption featured John Marston's adventure through a zombie-ridden Wild West, following his wife and son's infection. He wanders across the wilderness, seeking a cure for the zombie plague and helping towns defend themselves from the hordes. Different zombies featured different abilities with unique powers, forcing John to adopt new strategies for confronting this mythical villain. Thankfully, he manages to return an Aztec relic that caused the outbreak, curing his family and all other remaining undead. Unfortunately, the end of Undead Nightmare saw another thief take the Aztec relic and spark another apocalypse.

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RDR's Undead Nightmare isn't canon but provides an opportunity for John Marston to return to Red Dead Redemption. After being gunned down at Beecher's Hope, John is resurrected in the next zombie apocalypse as a Revenant, keeping control of his soul and senses. Since